insect bite and sting

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skin rash caused by Lyme disease

The video thumbnail shows a black and white image of a mosquito biting a human arm. The area it is biting is highlighted in pink.

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insect bite and sting: Media

Videos

The video thumbnail shows a black and white image of a mosquito biting a human arm. The area it is biting is highlighted in pink.

Why do mosquito bites itch?

Here's a gross fact: a female mosquito's mouth consists of multiple tubes.

Video: Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.

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skin rash caused by Lyme disease

skin rash caused by Lyme disease

Visible alterations in the texture of the skin, such as rashes and hives, can be...

James Gathany/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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